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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LM54 NSZMOT history

LM54 NSZ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 163,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2021.

LM54 NSZ grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2022
Mileage
163,918 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2021
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 NSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 NSZ was last recorded at 163,918 miles on 29 Oct 2021, 10,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,675 miles · 3 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
10,243 miles
Average per year
8,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 163,918 miles
  • 2020 – 153,675 miles
  • 2019 – 144,300 miles
  • 2018 – 139,033 miles
  • 2017 – 133,297 miles
  • 2016 – 130,120 miles
  • 2015 – 118,154 miles
  • 2014 – 109,555 miles
  • 2012 – 86,830 miles
  • 2011 – 75,672 miles
  • 2010 – 65,366 miles
  • 2009 – 56,648 miles
  • 2008 – 45,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,918 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    163,918 miles
    Test number
    784007717670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail163,918 miles (+10,243)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,918 miles
    Test number
    320626807147
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,675 miles
    Test number
    859888063731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,675 miles (+9,375)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,675 miles
    Test number
    908207289566
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,300 miles
    Test number
    675084909785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail144,300 miles (+5,267)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,300 miles
    Test number
    940787031164
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass139,033 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,033 miles
    Test number
    618155496953
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail139,014 miles (+5,717)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,014 miles
    Test number
    161870243446
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass133,297 miles (+3,177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,297 miles
    Test number
    261430054498
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some component check
    • AdvisoryExhaust duct corroded

  10. Pass130,120 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    130,120 miles
    Test number
    551309502866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,116 miles (+11,962)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,116 miles
    Test number
    584374743997
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass118,154 miles (+8,599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,154 miles
    Test number
    247732735459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass109,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,555 miles
    Test number
    607276624138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    475830623178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,830 miles (+11,158)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,830 miles
    Test number
    775229032199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner &outer edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

  16. Pass75,672 miles (+10,306)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,672 miles
    Test number
    165543321163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,366 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,366 miles
    Test number
    173446100172
    • NoteSecondary bonnet release catch worn

  18. Fail65,366 miles (+8,718)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,366 miles
    Test number
    153456400154
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSecondary bonnet release catch worn

  19. Pass56,648 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,648 miles
    Test number
    243324039192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,625 miles (+10,709)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,625 miles
    Test number
    771081179016
    • DangerousEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,916 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,916 miles
    Test number
    780016018029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,810 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,810 miles
    Test number
    454732018037
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LM54 NSZ

Does LM54 NSZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 NSZ expired on 2 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 NSZ?
The MOT on LM54 NSZ expired on 2 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 NSZ done?
LM54 NSZ was recorded at 163,918 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2021, an average of 8,561 miles a year.
Has LM54 NSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 NSZ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LM54 NSZ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 NSZ find?
LM54 NSZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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